By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — I think it’s only right to take a look back one year later at what most Super Bowl regulars said was one of the best ever, on and off the field. I covered last year’s Super Bowl as a reporter for The Associated Press, and though I worked, I made it a […]
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From Purdue Sports Information WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue’s Taylor Manuel earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for the second time after tying her career high with 16 points in 17 minutes in Purdue’s 77-73 win over Northwestern on Jan. 24. She followed up her performance against the Wildcats with 12 points, three […]
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Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean talked about the Purdue-Indiana game during the Big Ten Coaches Teleconference and the Inside Indiana Basketball Radio Show. Here are some of the quotes: On overlooking opponents: “They have not looked ahead. There’s been games that we’ve won that we didn’t play as well in. There’s been some games that […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent A projection Sunday by John Templon, who forecasts the National Invitation Tournament field for the Big Apple Buckets website, has seven Atlantic 10 teams in the 32-team NIT. For some schools, such as Charlotte, an NIT berth would be an improvement on preseason expectations. For others, like Saint Joseph’s, missing […]
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ISL’s Doug Griffiths joins the Rail Line and gives insight on the Purdue-Indiana game. Doug Griffiths on the Rail Line __ ISL’s Chris Goff talked IU basketball recently on Ty’s 20 with Tyler Smith. Chris Goff on Ty’s 20 Follow Doug Griffiths on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ISLgriffiths Follow Chris Goff on Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrisgoff_isl. Follow Indy Sports Legends […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor A Purdue win over No. 3 Indiana on Wednesday wouldn’t be as big an upset as some might think. I have covered both teams this season, so I have perhaps a unique perspective on their matchup. Indiana is loaded with skill and weapons, but the Hoosiers have some weaknesses the Boilermakers […]
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By SAM KLEMET ISL Correspondent Sunday’s basketball game at Mackey Arena probably would have been more appropriately played a half a century ago with peach baskets and high-top Chuck Taylors. But, for what Purdue and Iowa lacked in efficiency, they made up for in excitement. The Boilers beat the Hawkeyes 65-62 in overtime Sunday for their […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Most players are fortunate to accumulate six steals and three blocks in a week. Indiana forward Victor Oladipo needed just one joyous Sunday afternoon. With the National Football League playoffs on a one-week hiatus, Oladipo provided national television viewers a reasonable facsimile of a cornerback in their […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Amid all the mayhem, all the upsets, surprises and VCU losses, Butler sits alone atop the Atlantic 10 standings with a 4-1 record in conference play. Only league games factor into a team’s seeding for the A-10 tournament in March, so the Bulldogs knew they couldn’t live off […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent Going into their game on Saturday, there were intriguing story lines for both Ben Davis and Carmel. Ben Davis entered the contest with a 10-3 record, including losses to Pike, North Central, and Warren Central. The Giants were trying to prove they belonged in the conversation when it comes to contenders […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Temple’s Anthony Lee left the court with a towel over his face. Rotnei Clarke walked off with a smile on his. A standing ovation from the sellout Hinkle Fieldhouse crowd said it all. Clarke dominated in his return from a severely sprained neck. The senior point guard scored […]
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